Apple’s Mixed Reality Headset: Still on the Rocks
What’s the Real Deal?
Apple’s latest brainchild, the mixed‑reality headset, is getting a bit of a pudding‑time delay. Analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo says the launch has been pushed to the end of 2022, with full shipments only kicking off in Q1 2023. In short, the device will probably appear in a limited run at first, and you’ll have to compete with other Apple-hopefuls for that coveted bundle.
Design Tweaks That Might Make It Less Heavy
The headset will sport two special “3P pancake lenses” and a folded design that lets light bounce between the display and the lenses. Apple’s goal? Keep the gadget compact and lightweight—good news if you’re tired of lugging around gear that feels like a small satellite.
What’s Inside?
Inside the belt‑pinched Magic (not magic, but hey, who am I to judge?) you’ll find:
- A plenty of processors (yes, multiple chips because Apple likes to over‑engineer)
- A tiny fan that’s probably invisible unless you’re a trained bird‑seeker
- Ultra‑high‑resolution displays (micro‑OLED panels, if you’re into that jargon)
- Up to 15 cameras—perfect if you want to double‑check that your face looks as good in AR as it does in selfie mode
- A standalone App Store to keep you from missing out on all those cool apps that never leave the cloud
Why It’s a Mixed Reality Marvel
Bloomberg reports that the headset combines augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to deliver a “mixed‑reality experience” capable of juggling high‑quality VR games while still augmenting your real world. Think of it as the “best of both worlds” in a single, shiny package.
Price Tag
Rumor has it the headset will go for around $3,000 (or about S$4,000 if you’re in Singapore). That’s a hefty price for a headset that might actually look cheaper than your smartphone’s fairly decent camera roll.
Oh, and by the way…
Keep scrolling for more updates—Apple doesn’t like staying quiet for too long, especially when they’re talking about a tech device that could eventually become “the next big thing.” Stay tuned!
